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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

Genres

Animation

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One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

23 April 2005

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Narrator (voice)

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